Penn Libraries Community Engagement

Philadelphia storyteller Diane Leslie (and coordinator of the annual UPenn MLK Symposium) got the readers at Heston & Powel Elementary marching, dancing, and dreaming to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. With a reading of We March by Shane Evan’s, a coordinated dance to Stevie Wonder’s Happy Birthday, and of course cupcakes, kindergarteners and second graders got in the celebrating spirits. PLCE and WePAC were so glad that Storyteller Diane gave us all a library cafe to remember (and to inspire).

Did the books we mentioned in our last post seem cool but didn't quite convince you to pick them up?
We'll try again to get you to add these books to your shelves by providing summaries and tips about each title! And if that doesn't get you excited about these books, maybe the beautiful illustrations from the books on each slide will!
Happy reading!
Titles
◾ How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara and G. Brian Karas
◾ Skulls! by Blair Thornburg and Scott Campbell

Did the books we mentioned in our last post seem cool but didn't quite convince you to pick them up?
We'll try again to get you to add these books to your shelves by providing summaries and tips about each title! and if that doesn't get you excited about these books, maybe the beautiful illustrations will!
Titles
◾ The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater
◾ Frankenslime by Joy Keller and Ashley Belote

"What a wonderful time of year! I am snug in my nest with a belly full of hazelnuts and the sun is shining through my leafy canopy. Such lovely colors: red, gold, orange..."- Alice Hemming
The leaves are finally turning and it's time to curl up on the couch with a good book! Here are some of our favorite Fall reads! Check them out with your young reader (or by yourself!) and be on the lookout for some fun information, tips, and tricks about these titles in the near future!
Titles
◾ The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater
◾ Frankenslime by Joy Keller and Ashley Belote
◾ How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara and G. Brian Karas
◾ Skulls! by Blair Thornburg and Scott Campbell

We're so happy to introduce our new PLCE student team members! Tina, Layla, and Sarahi joined us for their first day in our partner libraries and helped some young readers find books about space, Chinese cuisine, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
They'll be working closely with returning team members Katie, Mica, and Peter to continue our work in schools and literacy settings.
Welcome!